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Great Wall Trail
Beijing, China
May 7, 2027 to May 15, 2027Date confirmed
65 km
MountainCulture & History+7
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Running Calendar Races in Beijing City: Races, Trails & Competitions
9 verified events (3 confirmed dates) and 20 races in Races in Beijing City with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events93 confirmed dates
Competitions20Races & courses
Distances5 - 72 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+4,500 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Great Wall of China Marathon
Beijing, China
May 15, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km8.5 km
Culture & HistoryCity Run+3
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Beijing Marathon
Beijing, China
October 17, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
City RunLakes & Ponds+1
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Great Wall of China Autumn Marathon
Beijing, China
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
Culture & HistoryMountain+4
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Ultra Trail Wudang Mountains
Beijing, China
Date to be announcedDate TBA
72 km52 km26 km
High AltitudeCulture & History+3
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Miyun Marathon
Miyun, China
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km
City RunLakes & Ponds+2
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Jingxigudao
Beijing, China
Date to be announcedDate TBA
51.4 km21 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+1
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Qihang Trail Race Series
Beijing, China
Date to be announcedDate TBA
13 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2027 - May 15, 2027 | Great Wall Trail | Beijing, Beijing Municipality, CN | Trail Running | 65 km |
| May 15, 2027 | Great Wall of China Marathon | Beijing, Beijing Municipality, CN | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km8.5 km |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2027 | Beijing Marathon | Beijing, Beijing, CN | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Great Wall of China Autumn Marathon | Beijing, Beijing Municipality, CN | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Ultra Trail Wudang Mountains | Beijing, Beijing Municipality, CN | Trail Running | 72 km52 km26 km |
| Date to be announced | Miyun Marathon | Miyun, Beijing Municipality, CN | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
| Date to be announced | Jingxigudao | Beijing, Beijing Municipality, CN | Trail Running | 51.4 km21 km |
| Date to be announced | Qihang Trail Race Series | Beijing, Beijing Municipality, CN | Trail Running | 13 km |
| Date to be announced | Beijing Half Marathon | Beijing, Beijing Municipality, CN | Road Running | 21.1 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Races in Beijing City (China, Beijing City) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 9 public events and 20 individual races, including 3 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running and Trail Running. Key host locations include Beijing and Miyun. Notable events in the selection include Great Wall Trail, Great Wall of China Marathon, and Beijing Marathon.
Race distances span from 5 km to 72 km, reaching up to +4,500 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Beijing City includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Races in Beijing City?
RunningCompass currently lists 9 verified events with 20 individual races in Races in Beijing City. A total of 3 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Great Wall Trail, Great Wall of China Marathon, and Beijing Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Beijing City?
Events in Races in Beijing City focus on Road Running and Trail Running. Course distances range from 5 km entry-level races up to 72 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Beijing and Miyun.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Beijing City?
The most selective courses in Races in Beijing City climb up to +4,500 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Races in Beijing City?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.